Lung Health
Asthma
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell, sometimes producing extra mucus.
Conditions & Symptoms
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Breathlessness
Breathlessness, shortness of breath, or dyspnea may be due to an underlying condition if it’s frequent, severe, or you experience it when resting.
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is the widening and inflammation of the airways in your lungs.
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Chest Infection
A chest infection is an infection of the lungs or large airways that commonly happens after you’ve had a cold or flu.
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Chronic Cough
A chronic cough is a continuous cough that lasts longer than 4 weeks.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
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Cough
A cough is usually nothing to worry about, but if it doesn’t clear up within 3 weeks or has accompanying symptoms, it may require treatment.
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Haemoptysis (Coughing Up Blood)
Haemoptysis refers to coughing up blood from the lungs or airways.
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Interstitial Lung Disease (Ild)
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a group of conditions that cause inflammation and scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs.
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Lung Cancer
Lung cancer develops when cells in the lungs grow uncontrollably, forming tumours that can affect breathing and spread to other parts of the body.
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Lung Nodules
Lung nodules, or pulmonary nodules, are abnormal growths that develop in your lungs. They’re not usually serious and don’t require treatment. However, in rare cases, they can be an early sign of lung cancer.
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Pleural Disease
Pleural disease is a term used to describe a variety of conditions that happen because of problems with the tissue (pleura) that covers the outside of your lungs.
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Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot in your lung that creates a blockage, which can cause shortness of breath, fast breathing, and other symptoms.
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Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that happens when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred.
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Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a condition that causes a narrowing and/or a blockage of the blood vessels in the lungs.
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Respiratory Infection
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are infections that occur in your throat, sinuses, airways, or lungs.
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Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a rare condition that causes small, red, swollen lumps to form in your organs.
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Sleep Apnoea
Sleep apnoea is a serious condition that causes you to stop breathing for short periods when you’re asleep.
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Snoring
Snoring is a common problem that isn’t usually harmful and can often be resolved with lifestyle changes.
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Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that’s spread via close contact with someone who has active TB.